The dragon lantern
1 min readThe Making of a Dragon
The head and body of the dragon are made of bamboo，wood，paper and cloth，and painted with pigments.The number of segments of the dragon depends on the number of performers.Usually it is a dozen or even dozens of meters long.When the dragon lantern dance is performed，the dragon head follows the movement of somebody waving a pearl-shaped ball while the dragon body moves forward or backward and turns up and down，displaying various postures of the legendary dragon.
Dragon Dance in Other Countries
While the dragon dance remains the central part of Lantern Festival processions to this day，Chinese communities outside of China have added cultural elements from their new countries to the Festival.You’1l still see dragon dancing in a SanFrancisco Lantern Festival parade，for instance，but you’re also likely to see western-style floats and marching bands，too.
The dragon lantern
The dragon lantern dance became a major item of entertainment during festivals，especially the Lantern Festival on the 15th day of the first lunar month. The number of segments of the dragon depends on the number of performers. When a huge dragon is dancing vigorously，it is an artistic treat for spectators.
